Best Oregon Art Camps Summer 2025 Directory

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 26-28, 2017

$100 for one camp, or $175 for any two (*two camps must be danced by the same dancer; non-transferrable)

Prices include: T-shirt, healthy daily snacks, and costume use.

CAMP FACILITIES: Comfortable sleeping options including bunkhouses and tents. Our outdoor basketball and volleyball courts, covered sandbox, archery range, nature trails, waterfront and covered dinning pavilions offer new environments for fun and relaxation.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Upward Bound is an ACA accredited, non-denominational Christian camp. In service since 1978, UBC has received numerous national safety awards. Campers participate in activities of choice: campfire, cookouts, drama, swimming, fishing, boating, archery, hiking, horses, mini-golf, remote control cars, crafts, nature study, Bible study and more. The purpose of Upward Bound Camp is to provide on-going Christian based recreational and educational camp experiences for persons with disabilities, twelve years of age and over in an environment that presents opportunities for growth outside the individual’s usual routine or habitat.

The philosophy of Upward Bound Camp is to sing a S.O.N.G of respect. Respect self, respect others respect nature, and respect God. Upward Bound supports the belief that every person is important, created by God, worthy of love and caring service. Camp gives every person the opportunity to realize and share their gifts and individual special abilities. Adult camp counselors provide guidance and assistance with personal care and activity adaptions. Staff are all certified in Advanced First Aid/Cpr, Waterfront Safety and Archery Instruction and receive 10 days of extensive training after passing a complete background screening and before ever serving with campers. UBC is also an international training center providing education in risk management and emergency intervention for both lay and professional levels.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited camperships available.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Year round opportunities are available. Fourteen weeks of summer sessions. Holiday camps for people without family members to spend the season with. Leadership camps, respite care and day camp opportunities. Our Mobile Nature Education Museum is available for out of camp groups.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit our website for more information at: Our Camp Website Link: www.creationcelebration.org
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Or on Twitter at: Our Camp Website Link: www.twitter.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Interested in serving the special needs population? Upward Bound has a variety of ministry positions available right now! Positions available for programming, maintenance, housekeeping, medical personnel, and kitchen staffing. Call today for more info! 

CAMP FACILITIES: Alpengirl campers sleep in 3-4 person backpacking style tents, we practice outdoor living, cooking, and Leave No Trace skills. A majority of our campsites have bathroom and running water and are located in gorgeous wilderness settings in mountains, next to fresh water streams, and by pristine lakes.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Alpengirl Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has a staff to camper ratio of 1:4 or 1:6. Our camp is highly supervised with small groups of 12 girls led by 2-3 adult female role model Alpenguides. Alpenguides are all 21+ and hold certifications in Wilderness First Aid and CPR.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: American Camp Association Camperships

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Mother-Daughter Olympic Adventure

OTHER CAMP INFO: Alpengirl is a multi-adventure camp, we offer a variety of adventure activities in each session. We also practice daily yoga and enjoy cooking and eating delicious, healthy camp food. Campers are involved in all aspects of camp life including acting as leader of the day, setting up tents, cooking on camp stoves, following hiking maps, leading fun activities with the group and being part of a close-knit team.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Girls age 11-12 this summer can choose a 1-week camp in Montana (near Bozeman, MT) or Washington State (near Seattle, WA).

Girls age 12-14 in middle school can choose (or combine) 1- to 2-week camp sessions in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming, in Washington State, or Maine.

Girls age 14-16 in high school can choose a 2-week camp in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming, in Washington State, or Maine, as well as a brand new Iceland itinerary for 15-17 year olds!

Please Visit Alpengirl Website for Complete List of Trips: Our Camp Website Link: www.alpengirlcamp.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Our camp is only as wonderful as our leaders - and our Alpenguides are pretty great! Alpenguides are enthusiastic, inspirational, intrepid outdoor people who are dedicated to creating meaningful and fun opportunities for each and every Alpengirl participant.

We are seeking trustworthy, fun-loving individuals who model the Alpengirl values of adventure and inclusivity, and are passionate about sharing the outdoors with our awesome campers!

Love backpacking? Want to be a mentor and role model? Know how to bring the FUN?

Read the Alpenguide Job Description and apply this fall!

Website: Our Camp Website Link: www.alpengirlcamp.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Tilikum's Illahee Retreat Center provides hotel-style accommodations for up to 60 guests with comfortable meeting and dining rooms. Our rustic tent campsite, Northridge accommodates up to 56 guests in platform tents with a covered meeting area and amphitheater fire pit. We have a multipurpose building, the Fawver Center, which accommodates up to 125 guests in a variety of ways and includes a single-basketball court, Rock Wall and fire pit.

A Century-old Schoolhouse sits on top the hillside providing a great opportunity for teachers and children to explore and learn together, in an old-school setting. The 15-acre lake with the 93 acres provides groups with many outdoor recreation activities, customizable to meet your needs.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Tilikum differentiate ourselves by providing outstanding service, a serene setting and a safe environment. We are member of the American Camp Association and Christian Camp and Conference Association where policies, procedures and standards are implemented to ensure great programming and safety for everyone.

Each Challenge Course facilitator is carefully trained for leadership and safety on the challenge course, providing your group with the highest quality experiential adventure. All facilitators hold a current certification recognized by the Association for Challenge Course Technology. Our Camp Program Director thoroughly interviews and reviews references for each Summer Staff team member. They train altogether onsite for two-weeks to enhance the skills, learn new ones and form a unity amongst themselves which builds the wonderful Day Camp, and Adventure Camp programs that we have had for over 30 years.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Applications are accepted for Summer Staff,year-round. The recruiting process begins in January and hiring is finalized by Spring Break (late March). Contact our Camp Program Director, Mandy Schmidt for further details.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Camp Tilikum's Camper Scholarships are provided by donations from Friends of Tilikum. Camper Scholarships applications can be requested through our Camp Registrar.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Tilikum Center for Retreats and Outdoor Ministries sponsors 6 family-oriented retreats: Mother & Daughter (May), Father & Son (June,optional 2nd weekend), Single Mom's Family Camp (July), Father & Daughter (August), Mother & Son (August).

Each retreat offers the parents and child(ren) opportunities to enhance relationships through scripture learning, outdoor recreation activities and just being in the presence of one another for a weekend.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Tilikum has year-round Retreat Center and conference meeting with hotel-style accommodations for up to 60 guests. Our rustic tent campsite is open June - September and accommodates up to 56 guests with the option to have meals catered or you provide your own. Our challenge course is an excellent teaching tool for many groups.

We customize your program to fit the specific goals and needs of your group, enabling you to get the most out of your experience. Summer camps run June-August for 10 weeks providing an experience in outdoor creation, building community, encountering God and transforming lives of children and adults (grades 1st to 12th).

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We look forward to introducing ourselves to you further, please visit us at Our Camp Website Link: www.camptilikum.org.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 31-4, 2017 (1 week)

$100 for one camp, or $175 for any two (*two camps must be danced by the same dancer; non-transferrable)

Price includes: T-shirt, healthy daily snacks, performance at the end of the week + costume use

CAMP FACILITIES: 3 buildings, 3 playgrounds, and sprinklers too!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Children will enjoy a world of fun this summer while learning Chinese, Spanish or Japanese. International language and culture will come to life through hands-on projects, stories, songs, games and outdoor fun with our natively-fluent staff.

Whether learning a new language or already fluent, campers will love our summer traditions of field days, field trips, performances, ice cream parties, and more.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Get an Education Bigger than a Neighborhood!

For 30 years, The International School has provided a warm, multicultural environment where children are fully immersed in Spanish, Japanese or Chinese from preschool through 5th grade. Its small classes and inquiry-based, International Baccalaureate curriculum enable children to acquire language and culture as they learn to pursue knowledge beyond the classroom and throughout life.

The International School is Portland’s first International Baccalaureate elementary school. It was founded in 1990 and today educates approximately 400 students from age 3 through 5th grade.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Our Camps Include:

• Options for ages 3 - entering 5th grade
• Beginner to advanced groups
• Small classes with teachers from around the world
• Outdoor & indoor activities
• Cultural performances
• Specialist classes in yoga, sports & games
• Exciting Field Days (water balloon toss, relay races & more)
• New cultural music & movement classes each session (such as Wushu, Capoeira, or Taiko)
• Fun field trips
• Ice-cream socials

Have fun in one session or all three!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete session and fee info, please see Our Camp Website Link: www.intlschool.org.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
For summer jobs info, please see Our Camp Website Link: intlschool.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: One in-person camp will be held at the Georgetown Public Library in July 2025, located in Sussex County, DE.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Beginner coding skills are taught helping children learn sequencing and terms that grown up coders use everyday to create video games and more. Math and Science activities engage your child in learning and our ARTS program helps students understand how computer artists work in the field.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: This program can also be delivered through our TUTORING service by appointment during the summer.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Online camps such as summer, holiday and school break camps run for 2.5 hours and cost $55 for the session.
1-hour classes run all year long and currently cost $20 per class.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
TWO WEEKS! Sign up for one or both:

July 10-14 from 9-11am

July 17-21 from 9-11am

Cost: $125 for each workshop or $200 for both

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
August 21-23, 2017

$100 for one camp, or $175 for any two (*two camps must be danced by the same dancer; non-transferrable)

Price includes: T-shirt, healthy daily snacks, performance at the end of the week + costume use

CAMP FACILITIES: We have two open, spacious and beautiful dance studios.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Dancers ages 9 to 12 / 9:30am to 1:30pm / Ballet (daily) + Contemporary Jazz + Musical Theater + Hip Hop + Choreography / $985

Dancers ages 13 to 18 / 2:00pm to 6:00pm / Ballet (daily) + Contemporary Jazz + Musical Theater + Hip Hop + Choreography / $985

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Ongoing session-based Youth Dance Classes

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 20 - July 8, 2016 (no class July 4) / Mon-Fri / $985*

*$50 Early Registration Discount Before April 1

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 26-30
Tuition: $240; Price Includes: Field trips, t-shirt, healthy daily snacks, performance at the end of the week + costume use

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 24-28, 2017 (1 week)

$100 for one camp, or $175 for any two (*two camps must be danced by the same dancer; non-transferrable)

Price includes: T-shirt, healthy daily snacks, performance at the end of the week + costume use

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 23 - 27, 2018, Monday - Friday 9:00am - 11:00am at the Annex Studio

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: All camps are run by Ignite Learning Academy, a fully accredited online private school serving students in preschool through grade 12. Camp leaders include faculty, administration, and external experts in the areas they will be teaching.

Around the World Camp
Art Camp: Arts & Crafts with Found Objects
Art Camp: Drawing
Art Camp: Painting
Cooking Camp
DIY/Pinterest Camp
Hawaiian Hullabaloo Camp
JavaScript Coding Camp
Leading Ladies Camp
LEGO Camp
Mad Science Camp
Outdoor Explorers Camp
Scratch Coding Camp
Wizards & Magic Camp
Storytime & Craft Camp

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.ignitelearningacademy.com to view the dates associated with each individual camp.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 16 - 20, 2018, Monday - Friday 11:00am - 1:00pm at the Annex Studio. $100 for one camp, $175 for two (two camps must be danced by the same dancer).

CAMP FACILITIES: Your camper will be warm and comfortable with their cabin-mates overnight in heated NEW double cabins with bathrooms inside. All cabins are within very short proximity to new shower buildings. The cabins sleep approximately 18 campers per cabin, and are divided by gender between the North and South sides of Camp.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: 100 Years of Friendship and Fun
B’nai B’rith Camp (lovingly known as “BB Camp”) is a rite of passage for thousands of kids, their parents, their grandparents… and yes, even their GREAT grandparents for over 100 years. Generation after generation has loved and longed to return to this ultra-inclusive sanctuary on the stunning Oregon coast.
To Go to BB Camp is to be Obsessed with BB Camp
We welcome you to this magical community that nourishes lifelong friendships, leadership skills, and spiritual growth. All year, kids from the Pacific Northwest and beyond anticipate returning to camp to disconnect from everyday life and reunite with friends, counselors, and staff.

Whether it’s for a day at our day camps or multiple weeks at our overnight camps, we ground everything we do in a perfect combination of fun, meaning, and togetherness, based on Jewish values and rituals. We aim to ensure every child feels seen, heard, safe, and more confident than when they arrived.

Choose Your Own Adventure
On any given day, you’ll find kids and teens boating on Devil’s Lake, challenging themselves on the ropes course, ziplining through the field, or participating in performing arts, crafts, and nature. BB Camp is bursting with activities from the active to the serene, and we always end the week celebrating Shabbat as a camp community.

Our Staff is Our Secret Sauce
BB Camp would not be BB Camp without its campers-turned-counselors who know the culture and ethos of this magical place through and through. Our well-trained, dedicated, and caring staff are crucial to the experience.

Where Diversity Thrives and Belonging Blossoms
BB Camp is proud to be a boundless Kehila (community) of different ages, denominations, backgrounds, languages, and abilities. No matter where you come from or what your background may be, you’ll find a place to belong at BB Camp.

We welcome campers from diverse communities, including those from Russian-speaking and Hebrew-speaking households (with specialized financial aid and grants available!), as well as campers of all ages and abilities. Whether your child has physical disabilities, autism, hearing impairments, visual impairments, learning disabilities, speech or language impairments, or any other unique needs, our team is here to provide the inclusive and supportive environment they deserve.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Check our website for our teen leadership programs:
Our Camp Website Link: bb-360.org

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Check our website for updated scholarships and financial aid:
Our Camp Website Link: bb-360.org

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Check our website for Family Camp, ReJewvenation (Women's Camp), Men's Camp, Young Adult Camp and more - Our Camp Website Link: bb-360.org

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Check out our website for year round events, including School Break Camps:
Our Camp Website Link: bb-360.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Check our website for updated Dates and Rates:
Our Camp Website Link: bb-360.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
For complete summer job info, please visit Our Camp Website Link: bb-360.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 30 - August 3, 2018, Monday - Friday 9:00am - 11:00am at the Annex Studio

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We are currently offering a $100 off tuition scholarship for Vocal students. Please email us to get your coupon code. SummerMusicPDX[AT]gmail.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our 2017 camp dates are: July 10-14th and July 31-August 4th. Each week of camp has it's own unique music to learn so students can attend one or both camps. See our website for more details.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have a rustic barn where learning events are held on rainy or cold days with outdoor picnic benches near the pond on warm days. With acres of trees to walk through, a beautiful forest and pasture land, Ballyntyne Learning farm is truly a place of retreat for both families and our day-campers.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Originally, the farm served as a Christmas tree farm with the first trees planted by my parents, Steve and Linda Kreitzberg in the 1980s. Since then, the Kreitzberg family has been operating the farm every Christmas season and finding joy serving as a place that offers families a place to have fun and usher in this important holiday of giving.

In 2016, the Kreitzberg family began brainstorming about how to use the farm as a place of retreat for children and young adults. After long dinner discussions, the core idea for Ballyntyne Learning Farm was born: to offer a place of learning for children and youth who are traditionally faced with additional hardships in life, whether that be physical, learning, developmental, familial or behavioral differences. We dreamed of a place where all are welcome to learn, play and find acceptance. With these dreams, Ballyntyne Learning Farm was born.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our learning events occur every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am-11am and in the afternoons from 12-1. Please refer to our website to browse our learning events and to register your kids.

CAMP FACILITIES: Big Lake Youth Camp's lakefront property is a pristine and convenient location for activities of all types. Just steps from our Lodge is the lake where campers get to experience aquatic activities such as waterskiing, wakeboarding, swimming, canoeing and much more! An archery range, ball field and horse corral are tucked away among the many fir trees that surround the Camp. Our over 20 rustic A-frame cabins provide a comfortable place to rest after a day of outdoor adventure.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: REG Camps:
REGular Camps are the core of what we do. Imagine seven action packed days of fun and learning at our main camp on the shores of Big Lake. Days are filled with excitement, challenge, reflection and loads of friends, both new and old. Campers experience the best of what Big Lake has done for over 50 years … creating fun and building kids. REG Campers sign up for a primary activity they focus on each morning, Monday-Friday, and they rotate with their cabin mates through the other activities we offer each afternoon.

RAD Camps:
For those seeking extra moments of awesomeness, RAD Camps go beyond our REG Camp program, offering you both an on and off-site experience. Sign up for a RAD Camp and spend all day doing what you love! With your mornings and afternoons spent conquering your RAD Camp of choice, you are sure to learn some great new skills. Whether it’s on water, wheel, stone, or stallion, you’re in for an intense week of fun! RAD Camps are for teenagers 13-17 years of age.

Adventure Camp:
This REG Camps is designed to introduce younger children into the world of summer camping. Adventure camp offers a slower pace and the week is a little shorter. Adventure campers get a taste of everything Big Lake is about. Instead of selecting one primary activity, your camper will get to try them all!

Abba's Child:
This free week of camp is specifically designed for kids who have experienced the death of an immediate family member in the recent past. Abba’s Child campers get to hang out with other kids who know what they are going through, participate in support-based counseling, and get to experience many of the awesome activities Big Lake offers. Whether you would like to nominate someone to attend, or donate to keep this camp going, we’d love to hear from you. Our goal for Abba's Child is to offer a place where kids can meet others experiencing similar emotions, receive accepting support from professionals, and have a blast at camp.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: RAD to Staff:
Big Lake Youth Camp's RAD to Staff program is designed specifically for teens ages 15-17. As a RAD to Staff camper, teens are given special leadership training while experiencing one of our awesome RAD Camp activities alongside fellow campers. Through mentorship with a Big Lake Youth Camp staff member, RAD to Staff campers will develop valuable leadership skills and knowledge. Upon successful completion of the RAD to Staff program, campers will be given a certificate of achievement. If you are interested in working at Big Lake Youth Camp someday, participation in this program is recommended because it helps you see what it takes to work at Big Lake and it allows our staff to get to know you in a unique and important way.

Counselor in Training (CIT):
As a Counselor in Training you will be assigned to assist one of our amazing Big Lake counselors with their cabin of 7-9 year old campers. This camp will give you the incredible opportunity to observe and experience first-hand what is involved in being a camp counselor. The focus of this camp is learning what it takes to be a staff member in charge of supervising campers. We hope as a CIT you will learn skills that can be used throughout your life and enable you to work more effectively with children.

Staff in Training (SIT):
As a SUT you will have the opportunity to observe and try out a number of staff positions including instructor of land activities (examples: art, digital photography, drama, survival adventures), instructor of water activities (examples: swimming, canoeing, waterskiing), office/headquarters staff and maintenance staff. SITs are not able to observe camp counselors. Please sign up for the CIT camp if you would like to experience being a counselor. SIT campers are asked what type of job they are interested in, and they are able to try it out! We hope this camp will help you learn life skills such as organization, work ethic, personability, and effective child communication. Have fun while you work side by side with Big Lake staff as your mentors.

Wrangler in Training (WIT):
Experience the fun of camp while learning what it would be like to work at Big Lake! As a Wrangler in Training you will have the opportunity to shadow and work with Big Lake’s awesome wranglers and beautiful horses. You will be able to assist Big Lake’s wranglers as they teach campers in our horsemanship program. If you are passionate about horses and are interested in working at Big Lake someday, this camp is a great fit for you because it allows our staff to get to know you and your skills! Please note that some basic horse experience is required for this camp.

*NOTE: Participation in the RAD to Staff, CIT, SIT and WIT programs does not guarantee a future position as a Big Lake Staff Member. However, participation is encouraged if you are interested in working at Big Lake Youth Camp because it helps you understand what it is like to work at Camp, it demonstrates your interest in working at Camp and it allows Big Lake's staff to get to know you and observe your skills and work ethic.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Campership Funds:
Kids come first at Big Lake and we believe no child should be turned away due to financial need. Our Campership Fund, made possible through donations, is available to families seeking financial assistance. Those who qualify to receive a Campership Scholarship can attend one of our REG Camps, including Adventure Camp, for a discounted price. Funds are limited, so please apply early.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp
Family Camp is a great and affordable way to enjoy nature, experience outdoor activities, and reconnect with your family. Get the total camp experience without the stress of organizing activities or cooking meals. Stay in one of our A-frame cabins and enjoy awesome activities on our main campus such as waterskiing, canoeing, archery, art, horsemanship and more at this 5-day camp.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Big Lake Youth Camp rents to the public mid-September to mid-November and mid-December through the first weekend in April. We do not rent to the public April-August as we run our own summer camp program. Please visit our rentals page at Our Camp Website Link: biglake.org and send us an email if you have questions.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Building relationships, learning new skills, and having fun in a positive environment has been Big Lake's goal since 1962. Each summer our carefully selected staff lead hundreds of young people on a seven-day journey of adventure. A week at Big Lake provides campers with the environment and the opportunity to gain better self-awareness, set and achieve goals, and have a blast. Our Christ-centered program illustrates that faith in action is fun!

Big Lake Youth Camp operates under a special use permit with the Willamette National Forest and is an equal opportunity outdoor recreation service provider. Big Lake Youth Camp strives to operate in a professional way and is held accountable in this goal through its membership in the Association of Adventist Camp Professionals (AACP), Christian Camp & Conference Association (CCCA), and its accreditation by the American Camping Association (ACA).

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For session dates and fees please visit our website: Our Camp Website Link: www.biglake.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 17-21, 2017 (1 week)

$100 for one camp, or $175 for any two (*two camps must be danced by the same dancer; non-transferrable)

Price includes: T-shirt, healthy daily snacks, performance at the end of the week + costume use

CAMP FACILITIES: Separate male and female dormitory buildings (2-4 to a room), five campus classroom buildings, Smith Auditorium, Mary Stuart Rogers music center, Hudson Hall auditorium, tennis courts, sports fields (soccer, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, badminton, 4-square), indoor and outdoor recreation facilities, outdoor dance square and two amphitheatres.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Visit the YMA website for more information at: Our Camp Website Link: www.YMAinc.org

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: The YMA Leadership program includes a training and mentorship program designed for older students who have finished the 9th grade. All high school students are YMA Counselors in Training (CITs), and have many opportunities to learn from the high school and college camp counselors on the staff, as well as daily leadership classes with the top camp administrators. CITs also have privileges and duties during the camp session, and are the group from whom the YMA counselors are chosen the following summer. For more information about the CIT or Counselor position at YMA, contact the YMA Director of Student Life, Galen Cohen. Email: Galen[AT]YMAinc.org

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: YMA does offer scholarships and financial aid on a limited basis to eligible students. For more information, contact YMA at: office[AT]YMAinc.org

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: YMA is celebrated its 50th year in 2015. There are YMA events scheduled monthly throughout the year, and in addition to the summer camp sessions, new YMA activities and events are going on. To find out more, visit the YMA website, at Our Camp Website Link: www.YMAinc.org.

OTHER CAMP INFO: YMA Website: Our Camp Website Link: www.ymainc.org
YMA Camp Director: Galen Cohen, Galen[AT]YMAinc.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1: Music - $1750/session (Band, Choir, Orchestra, Piano, Guitar, Jazz Intensive, YMA Concerto Soloist competition) June 19 - July 1, 2016. Session 2: Arts - $1750/session (Dance, Theatre, Creative Writing, Visual Arts, Songwriting, Musical Theatre, Digital Photography) July 3 - 15, 2016. Visit our website to register at: Our Camp Website Link: www.YMAinc.org.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
August 7-11, 2017 (1 week)

$100 for one camp, or $175 for any two (*two camps must be danced by the same dancer; non-transferrable)

Price includes: T-shirt, healthy daily snacks, performance at the end of the week + costume use

CAMP FACILITIES: Our facility houses approximately 15 horses in beautiful stables and pastures. We have an indoor arena and beautiful loft area so that adverse weather doesn't typically impact our ability to have a great time! We have beautiful views of multiple mountains and a gorgeous forest area for nature hikes and trail riding.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Frozen Creek Performance Horses camps have been a staple in the Portland metro area for 8 years. Our camps often fill quickly with prior campers who want to return after a fun experience! Campers experience riding, horse-related crafts, games, and horse education. Kids experience an inclusive atmosphere where everyone is made to feel comfortable and enjoy their time with the horses and other campers. We end camp on the last day with a show for families and friends to enjoy where the campers can show some of the skills they learned during the week.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Frozen Creek Performance Horses provides year-round lessons and training programs. We have two show teams (all-arounder team and hunter/jumper team) that compete in shows throughout the Pacific NW. Students of FCPH are welcome to join a show team or to ride for pure pleasure. FCPH also hosts birthday parties, parents' night out, and other events.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Each camp session runs for four (4) days from 9 am to 2 pm. Total cost is $380/session with 1/2 ($190) due as a deposit to reserve your spot and the remainder due the week before the chosen session.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have both online art camps/workshops and in-person camps for our 2021 summer art program. Go to Our Camp Website Link: IchenArtAcademy.com for more information.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Becoming an Ichen Art Academy student means that you have the opportunity to learn from the best art school with a long proven record of success to develop your creativity, foundational skills and artistic talents that will propel you to reach your full potential.

Best Quality Art Program
Since its inception in 1997 (formerly known as Ichen Art Studio), Ichen Art Academy has been putting relentless focus on developing high-quality art programs, reflected through its students’ artworks and measured by its students’ achievements. Many of its art-major students have now gone on to renowned art colleges and most prestigious majors such as CalArt’s Character Animation, ArtCenter’s Entertainment Design and Rhode Island School of Design. Some art-major students from early years have found employments in high-tech companies such as Google, Facebook and Netflix. Similarly, its non-art-major students have been accepted by nation’s top universities such as Harvard, Stanford, Princeton and MIT with the help of submission of a strong supplemental art portfolio. By consistently winning large numbers of national level awards in art competitions, Ichen Art Academy students’ skill levels and artworks are among the best in every age group.

Systematic and Comprehensive K-12 Art Education
Ichen Art Academy offers systematic and comprehensive art education to K-12 students and adults. All of its instructors are highly accomplished artists with many years of teaching and industry experience. Currently the following programs are offered
(Click the respective link to view students' artworks from that age group):

--Children’s Creative Art (Ages 5 to 8)
--Chinese Painting and Calligraphy (Ages 8+)
--Drawing and Sketch Level 1-Basic (Ages 8 to 10) Level 1 (Ages 10-11), 2 and 3 (Ages 12+)
--Oil Painting and Watercolor (Ages 12+)
--Digital Art for Beginner (Ages 9+), Intermediate and Advanced Levels (Ages 12+)
--Cartoon, Manga and Character Design (Ages 11+)
--AP Art Prep (Ages 14+)

Art Consultation Service for College Applications
The art counselor team at Ichen Art Academy specializes in helping art-major students prepare strong college art portfolios and apply for top art colleges and majors in the US. The team is also responsible for helping non-art-major students develop robust supplemental art portfolios for applying top private universities.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We partner with Youth Art Foundation, a non-profit organization to help our students develop leadership and utilize their art talents and skills to make positive contributions to their communities.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Ichen Art Academy provides comprehensive and systematic art education for K-12 students on a yearly basis. Please check our curriculum webpage for a detailed description:

Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

OTHER CAMP INFO: Oil Painting, watercolor, Portrait/Figure Drawing, Illustration, Chinese Painting, Drawing and Sketching, AP Art Boot Camp, Open Studio, Fashion Design, UI/UX Design, Architectural and Interior Design, Animation and Game Design, Digital Art, Creative Comic Books, Manga and Anime, Cartoon and Character Design, Perspective Drawing, Graphic Design, 3D Modeling and much more.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Art Camps for kids ages 5-9:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

Digital Illustration Art Camp for ages 9+:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

Summer Art Workshops for ages 11+:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 9 - 13, Monday- Friday 11:00am - 1:00pm at the Annex Studio. $100 for one camp, $175 for two camps (two camps must be danced by the same dancer).

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: - Live Zooming and friendship-making time (prescheduled so your family can plan ahead!)
- Off-screen activities for independent play and learning (and naps! and yard time!)
- Hands-on activities with real art materials (art camp should be a little messy!)
- Small group sizes ensure that campers receive high quality instruction and individual attention from their teachers.
- Daily movement and mindfulness exercises integrated throughout the day to get the wiggles out

Camp tuition includes an Art Toolbox mailed to your home and a live exhibition every Friday that the whole family can attend, even those living far away.

Camp Staff:
Katerina Romanenko, Ph.D. Assistant Director of Youth and Family Programs

An experienced educator and visual culture historian, Dr. Romanenko specializes in Museum education, art history, American History, and object-based learning in formal and informal environments. She holds a PhD in Art History from the City University of New York and for more than 15 years teaches art history and works in Museum education. She also holds a BA in Education Sciences and has experience in research, development and implementation of educational programs for different age groups.

Alicia Mino, Art Educator, Manager of the School and Community Programs

An accomplished practicing artists and art educator, Alicia Mino received her Master’s in visual communication from the Metropolitan University of Chile, She spent fifteen years in Italy studying art history, oil painting, and sculpture. She presented in numerous art exhibitions and founded the Mates Art and Design Studio, where she taught drawing, oil/acrylic painting, and sculpture fundamentals for ten years. In 2008 Alicia moved to Philadelphia where she continues to exhibit her work and teaches art.

Lindsey Murphy, Art Educator and K-8 Program Coordinator

An art educator with over a decade of experience in the field of education, Lindsey Murphy has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology; concentration in Archaeology from Millersville University, and an Elementary Teaching Certification from Millersville University. She worked as a general education classroom teacher in the Oxford Area School District in Chester County, PA for 8 years, and has worked in PAFA’s education department over the past 11 years creating and implementing numerous museum tours and art making experiences for children and families of all backgrounds, becoming the K-8 Program Coordinator in 2019..

Melissa Hendrixson, Art Educator

Melissa Hendrixson is an artist and art educator who has worked in Museum Education for over five years. She has her Bachelor's of Fine Arts and Studio Certificate from Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and has gained experience through assisting the coordination and development of various museum programming including family programs, youth art classes, and summer camps. She now works for the School and Community Partnership Program as an art educator where she develops and implements museum tours, school lessons, and community outreach programs to support student learning, parental engagement and visual literacy initiatives.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: It is our sincere desire that no child be denied the opportunity to attend camp because of financial difficulties. Thanks to our generous donors, PAFA is able to offer a limited number of scholarships.

Please email artcamp[AT]pafa.org to receive a scholarship application

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Friday Art Show

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: PAFA offers a year round programs, online and in person for youth and families that engage parents and children with the museum collection and art-making. Our programs inculde art classes for middle school students, afterschool program for kids 6-11, and Sunday Family workshops. please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.pafa.org

OTHER CAMP INFO: Drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, comic books and graphic novels, collage and mixed media, and video arts.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates
June 21 - August 13, 8 weeks

Ages: 6-14 (groups: 6-8; 9-11; 12-14)

Mon-Fri from 9am - 3pm each day (except July 5rd).

For camps description, cost and schedule go to the registration website. Our Camp Website Link: www.pafa.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Assistants and Camp Instructors.
Please visit for current job announcements and apply via 
Our Camp Website Link: hr.pafa.org

CAMP FACILITIES: We base our camp out of our little schoolhouse which is nestled on 5 acres with 2 creeks, playground, covered play area and just 5 minutes to the Beach!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website for information and registration

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Our Camp Website Link: steveandkatescamp.com